Michele Vitzthum

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Glendale, Arizona 85308

***/***-**** (C)

abmpth@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

. 12 plus years experience in human resource and multi-state payroll

. SAP HR/Payroll Functional Expert

. Exceptionally strong work ethic, attention to detail

. Competent/efficient under pressure, multitasking and completes work on

time

. An effective, committed professional with a proven record of success

in assuming increasing levels or responsibility

WORK HISTORY

2/08 to Present Bechtel Corporation

5651 W. Talavi Blvd

Glendale, AZ 85306

HR Systems Support - Hr Rep II

-Develop functional specifications for benefit plan changes including

The new Open Enrollment rates for implementation into SAP.

-Monitor the various interfaces to the insurance carriers and work with

these vendors to resolve any reporting issues.

- Test all benefit changes made in the Production

Migration Cycles as well as for open enrollment to assure accuracy.

This includes the activities for myINFO.

- Work with the HR Business Analyst assist the HR Employee

Input Supervisor, HR Employee Administration Supervisor and HR

Operations Manager with tracking and prioritizing team tracks or HEAT

tickets relative to HRMS changes or fixes.

- Also serves as an employee input representative when volume is high or

major projects require additional testing and regular input assistance.

- Well versed in benefits and payroll impactive Bechtel HR policies and

procedures as well as recent legislation affecting HR, Benefits and

Payroll.

- Provide metrics for benefits and HR Operations

8/04 to 02/08 STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC., Corporate

Office

Phoenix, AZ 85016

SAP HR/Payroll Analyst

. Oversees 200+ hotels, reservation centers, timeshares and corporate

payrolls.

. Responsibilities include but not limited to payroll processing, multi-

state taxes, treasury, garnishments, third party vendors, ESPP, benefits,

leave entitlements, time & attendance, 401k, PTO, etc.

. Processing of global pay increases, special bonus runs, stock option

exercises, etc.

. Assist with hotel acquisitions and divestitures.

. Experienced in system conversions, upgrades, creation of HR and payroll

manuals, WebEx and on site training.

. Provide support to 400+ SAP R/3 HR/payroll users, answering questions and

train users to manage systems more effectively in an effort to reduce

costly errors.

. Assist with pay frequency changes

. Resolve issue with Month End and GL Balancing

. Train and assist users on SAP Hr/Payroll

6/03 to 8/04 NORTHERN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION CO.

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Payroll Administrator

. Process and complete the weekly payroll in a timely manner for

approximately 2400 employees nationwide

. Instruct and guide co-workers with proper processing in the SAP Human

Resources/Payroll environment

. Manage multi-state weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and yearly

taxes

. Responsible for new hire data entry, updates to unions, taxes and

ensured proper rate information

. Responsible for the accuracy of all direct deposit input and verification

8/96 to 3/03 PING INCORPORATED

Peoria, AZ 85029

Computer Operations/Payroll Administrator

. Responsible for processing and printed payroll for all divisions on

AS/400

. Managed all backups, updates and maintenance of AS/400 system

. Administrated the Kronos Timekeeping system for 700+ employees

. Create, modify and run reports for manager on a daily basis

. Supported and resolved all payroll questions from employees and

managers

. Oversee all expense checks and accounts payable checks

. Served on various committees related to best practices, policy and

procedures improvements as well as report enhancements

. Acted as internal auditor, assisted external auditors during quarterly

audits

11/87 to 8/96 ANDERSON CLAYTON CORP

Phoenix, AZ 85043

System Administrator

. Reported directly to MIS Department

. Operated a Help Desk to assist and communicate with managers and

clerks offsite to resolve any questions or issues

. Installed and resolved any MSOffice software issues

. Maintained 12 Trunk Rolm phone system, compiled monthly reports of

calls

. Administered system backups

. Verified and approved phone bills and computer maintenance bills

. Oversee all Video Conferencing equipment both local and overseas

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Glendale Community College 1989-91

MIS/AS400 Training

Excel/Word Programming

SAP R/3 HR/Payroll

Time$aver Time and Attendance

Various software package training

Business Objects Reporting

Mercury

Kronos Timekeeping System

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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